Pilot Small Business Technology Transfer Program Extension Act of 1996

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Pilot Small Business Technology Transfer Program Extension Act of 1996 - Amends the Small Business Act to: (1) extend through FY 2000 the Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) Program, under which specified portions of each Federal agency's research and development (R&D) budget are reserved for small business cooperative R&D; and (2) increase for FY 1997 and thereafter the portion reserved for small businesses under such program. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct an assessment of the ongoing implementation of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the pilot SBTT Program. Outlines issues to be addressed in such assessment, requiring a focus on programs implemented during the period beginning October 1, 1995, and ending September 30, 1999. Requires a report from the Comptroller General to the small business committees. Requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to convene and supervise an interagency task force on fostering commercialization of the results of projects being undertaken by small businesses through the SBIR and SBTT programs. Outlines task force duties and membership requirements. Requires public participation in task…